Cinemas

The Contra Tempo ensemble joins forces with the singer and actress Irina Kastrinidis to combine instrumental music with striking vocal interpretations of Greek film songs.
Well-known melodies and film themes are reinterpreted and brought to life in a concert setting – straddling the line between tradition and a contemporary musical language.
The result is an evening that brings cinema to life through sound: at times intimate and poetic, at times passionate and powerful – always imbued with the special magic of Greek cinema.

Irina Kastrinidis is an actress and author with Greek roots. Born in Zurich, her artistic journey was shaped by engagements at renowned theatres such as the Volksbühne in Berlin and the Schauspielhaus Zürich. In her work, she combines theatre, language and cultural memory in a compelling and poetic way. Her artistic style moves between the Mediterranean storytelling tradition and contemporary theatre.